Ghatdare - Khandala, Satara

Ghatdare is a village situated in the Khandala tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandala and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Ghatdare village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatdare is 563226. The village covers a total geographical area of 673.97 hectares and falls under the 412802 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Ghatdare village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghatdare

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatdare village had a total population of 781 people, including 386 males and 395 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.93%, with male literacy at 92.48% and female literacy at 79.51%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ghatdare

Ghatdare is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ghatdare

Ghatdare is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salpa, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Ghatdare is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Ghatdare is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatdare

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghatdare village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ghatdare

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghatdare village are given below:

FAQs about Ghatdare